The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 255: Human Solidarity (2025)
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Sep 12, 2025 Fr. Mike dives into the profound concept of human solidarity, urging us to embrace our communal responsibilities. He highlights the delicate balance between the right to private property and the duty to help those in need. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on the importance of cooperation and support in creating a thriving society. Through spiritual insights, the discussion emphasizes recognizing each person's dignity and fostering authentic connections within our communities.
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Solidarity Is A Moral Demand
- Human solidarity is a moral demand rooted in our shared origin and destiny.
- It frames social charity as friendship and Christian brotherhood.
Mother Teresa Quote From Home
- Fr. Mike recalls his mother's plaques and a Mother Teresa quote that shaped him.
- That quote, 'we belong to one another,' became a guiding memory for solidarity.
Solidarity Includes Economic Justice
- Solidarity includes fair distribution of goods and just remuneration for work.
- It also requires building social structures that reduce tensions and resolve conflicts by negotiation.
